561 : A Massive Confused Fight! The Straw Hats ... Site

: The massive ship Noah, previously held aloft by Vander Decken IX’s powers, begins a terrifying fall toward Fish-Man Island after Decken loses consciousness. The Straw Hats’ Matchups : Zoro briefly clashes with the drunken swordsman Hyouzou . Sanji takes on the gargantuan Wadatsumi .

: Luffy struggles to fight Hody effectively underwater, as the seawater drains his Devil Fruit strength, forcing him to rely on his Haki and the support of the Neptune princes. Production & Reception Air Date : This episode originally aired on August 26, 2012 . 561 : A Massive Confused Fight! The Straw Hats ...

: Fans and reviewers often highlight this episode for its solid pacing and the high stakes of the Noah's fall, which transitions the arc into its final climax. : The massive ship Noah, previously held aloft